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Caramelized apple yogurt parfaits

This dessert in a jar can also serve as breakfast and can be made ahead. The combination of caramel apples and Greek yogurt is amazing, but once you add the cookies, it’s almost like eating apple pie. 
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients 
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Caramelized apples
  • 4 large apples (a sweet variety like Gala)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
To make parfaits
  • 17.6 oz Greek yogurt
  • 20 butter cookies (I'm using Danish cookies)
  • 1 apple sliced for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  • Make caramelized apples first: Peel the apples and remove the cores. Chop them into small cubes.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet set over medium-low heat. Add chopped apples and lemon juice and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until apples are soft and easily broken apart with a spatula.
  • Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla (if using). Cook until the sugar is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Set apples aside and cool completely before assembly or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To make the parfaits, add a few tablespoons of caramel apples to each glass. Top with about 2 crushed cookies (you can add more for a thicker cookie layer), then add a few dollops of Greek yogurt. Repeat the layers one more time. To finish the parfaits, add any leftover caramel apples on top, along with a dollop of yogurt and a crushed cookie. Add apple slices if desired.
  • Store parfaits in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving. This allows the cookies to soften. If you want the cookies to remain crunchy, serve the parfaits right away.
  • Assembled parfaits keep for about 2 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • You can use flavored Greek yogurt instead of plain.
  • To make vegan, use vegan yogurt, vegan butter and vegan cookies instead. Add some maple syrup to yogurt if it’s too tangy for your taste.
  • If you don’t like apples or simply need a change, pears are wonderful in this recipe too.
  • You can use other toppings, such as chopped pecans or walnuts, apple granola or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  • I’m using Danish cookies in this recipe, but any butter plain cookie works (shortbreads, vanilla wafers, spritz cookies). For a more festive recipe, try using Biscoff cookies or ginger cookies.